Auxiliary eyewear attachment methods and apparatus

ABSTRACT

A method and apparatus for mounting auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses in which magnets are attached to appendages on the auxiliary eyeglasses mating with magnets mounted on the temple extensions of conventional eyeglasses. The magnets on the auxiliary eyeglasses are mounted in sockets formed on the appendages of the auxiliary eyeglasses such that their maximum magnetic force is oriented vertically or parallel to the plane of the conventional eyeglass frame. The appendages on the auxiliary eyeglass frame fit beneath the temple extensions on the conventional eyeglasses frame to hold the auxiliary frames in place solely by the magnetic attractive force. The orientation of the magnets is such that the maximum magnetic force resists any downward movement of the auxiliary eyeglasses on the conventional eyeglasses when installed. In a modification of the embodiment, the magnets mounted on the conventional eyeglasses are recessed in sockets formed on the temple extensions while the magnets mounted on the appendages extend out of the sockets. The extended magnets fit into the recesses in the conventional eyeglass sockets automatically aligning and securing the auxiliary eyeglasses on the conventional eyeglasses.

[0001] This application is a Continuation-In-Part application of Priorapplication Ser. No. 09/184,694, filed Nov. 2, 1998.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] This invention relates to auxiliary eyewear attachment methodsand apparatus, such as clip-on eyewear, and more particular relates toan auxiliary eye wear for attaching auxiliary sunglasses to conventionaleyeglasses.

[0004] 2. Background Information

[0005] Auxiliary eyewear to convert conventional eyeglasses tosunglasses are very popular. They allow the user to usually avoid theneed for two separate prescription lenses. They can also be used, butless frequently, to attach auxiliary eyewear that can change theprescription of lenses. The more common use, however, is to add tintedlenses to conventional eyeglasses.

[0006] A number of different designs are available for auxiliary eyewearincluding clip-on eyewear, as well as auxiliary eyewear attachment usingmagnets. One method of attaching auxiliary eyewear is by clips. A methodof attaching auxiliary eyewear by clips is shown and described in U.S.application Ser. No. 08/510,797 filed Aug. 3, 1995 to the same inventoras the invention disclosed herein and incorporated herein by reference.Another patent describing a clip-on type of sunglasses is disclosed anddescribed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,696,571 issued Dec. 9, 1997 to Spencer etal. In these devices auxiliary eyewear is fastened to eyeglasses by aconventional clip system with one clipping engaging the temple whileother clips engage the conventional frame.

[0007] A newer and very popular method of attaching eyeglasses is byusing magnets. One such method is disclosed and described in U.S. Pat.No. 4,070,105 of Meeker. In the Meeker patent the conventional frameincludes a magnetic material secured around the peripheral portionfacilitating attachment of auxiliary eyeglasses to the conventionaleyeglass frame.

[0008] Another method of attaching auxiliary eyeglasses using magnets isdisclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,416,537 of Sadler having magnets secured totemporal portions of a conventional frame that mate with similar magnetsin auxiliary eyeglass frames. In the Meeker and Sadler patents themagnets are embedded in portions of the frames in a vertical orientationfor mating with similar magnets in the auxiliary eyeglasses. A problemwith this type of arrangement is that the auxiliary eyeglasses are heldin place in front of the conventional eyeglasses only by the strength ofthe magnets. There are no supporting members to prevent the auxiliaryeyeglasses from moving vertically relative to the conventional eyeglassframe. Therefore, when the auxiliary eyeglasses are used in somestrenuous activity such as jogging or exercising they can slide off andbecome detached from the conventional frame.

[0009] A design that solves this problem by having magnets in auxiliaryeyeglass extensions is disclosed and described in U.S. Pat. No.5,568,207 of Chao. In this patent the problem of the eyeglasses slidingvertically and coming off the conventional eyeglasses is solved byextensions on the auxiliary eyeglasses having magnets that extend over(i.e. above) hinge connections for the temples of the conventionaleyeglasses. Magnets in the hinge connections mate with magnets in theextensions to hold the utility eyeglasses in place in front of theconventional eyeglasses. The extensions fitting over (i.e. above) thehinge portions of the conventional eyeglasses prevent the frames frommoving downward. It was thought that this combination of the extensionbeing above the temple connection in combination with the magnetprevents the auxiliary eyeglasses from moving downward relative to theconventional eyeglasses and being dislodged during strenuous activity.That is, the patent describes the prior art as being unable to provide apractical solution to attaching auxiliary eyeglasses to conventionaleyeglasses with magnets alone.

[0010] The problem with the eyeglasses disclosed and described in U.S.Pat. No. 5,568,207 is that the auxiliary eyeglass extensions must becarefully placed above the temple hinge connections. This makes itlittle more difficult to attach the auxiliary frames to be sure that theextensions are placed carefully above the hinge connections of theconventional eyeglass. In most cases a wearer has to remove hisconventional eyeglasses to attach the auxiliary lenses.

[0011] It is, therefore, one object of the present invention to providean improved method and apparatus for attaching auxiliary eyeglasses toconventional eyeglasses.

[0012] Another object of the present invention is to provide an improvedmethod and apparatus for attaching auxiliary eyeglasses to conventionaleyeglasses with magnets alone without any need for other support.

[0013] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide amethod of attaching auxiliary eyeglasses to conventional eyeglasses byappendages having magnets which fit below and mate with similar magnetsin the conventional eyeglass extensions for attaching eyeglass temples.

[0014] Still another object of the present invention is to provide animproved magnetic attachment of auxiliary eyeglasses to conventionaleyeglasses with magnets that are oriented to maximize the magnetic forceto prevent vertical or downward movement of the auxiliary eyeglasses.

[0015] Still another object of the present invention is to provide anauxiliary eyeglass magnetic connection having magnets that are orientedhorizontally to maximize the magnetic force in the vertical direction.

[0016] Still another object of the present invention is to provide anauxiliary eyeglass magnetic attachment that includes additionalsupporting clips, if desired.

[0017] Yet another object of the present invention is to provideauxiliary eyeglass magnetic attachment that includes a clip thatconveniently fits over the bridge of conventional eyeglass frame.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The purpose of the present invention is to provide an improvedauxiliary eyeglass attachment method and apparatus that has a secureattachment by use of magnets that effectively prevents the auxiliaryeyeglasses from becoming detached from the conventional eyeglass withouta need for additional support.

[0019] In the preferred embodiment of the invention the auxiliaryeyeglasses are attached to conventional eyeglasses by magnets in amanner that prevents any downward or vertical movement that might causethe auxiliary eyeglasses to become detached. The method of attachingwith magnets disclosed herein also provides a much easier method ofsecuring the auxiliary glasses to the conventional eyeglasses as will bedescribed in greater detail hereinafter.

[0020] It was thought, for example, as disclosed in the patent of Chao,U.S. Pat. No. 5,568,207, that some support was needed to prevent theauxiliary eyeglasses from “moving downward” and coming off theconventional eyeglasses. However, what was not recognized was thatmagnets have a very strong attraction in a direction perpendicular totheir axis. That is, with very strong magnets it is difficult toseparate them by pulling them straight apart. Usually to separate them,particularly when they are very strong magnets, is by sliding them in adirection parallel to their mating surfaces. The reason for this is thatthe magnetic force is stronger in a direction perpendicular to thesurface (i.e. the poles) of the magnets than it is to a directionparallel to the surface. The inventor of the auxiliary eyeglassesdisclosed herein discovered that because of this principle correctlyoriented magnets can securely hold auxiliary eyeglasses on conventionalframes without the need for additional support. The key is to orient themagnets so that any vertical force applied to the auxiliary frames willbe perpendicular to the plane of the magnets.

[0021] To achieve this unique construction of appendages on oppositesides of the auxiliary frames including a socket for receiving magnetsthat are oriented with the plane of the magnets horizontal and the axis(i.e. poles) vertical or parallel to the auxiliary eyeglass frame.Complementary mating magnets are mounted in sockets on the hingeextensions on the conventional eyeglasses which are also oriented withthe plane of the magnets horizontal and their axis (i.e. poles) verticalor approximately parallel to the plane of the conventional eyeglass.

[0022] This arrangement means the auxiliary eyeglasses may be easilymounted on the conventional eyeglasses without any fumbling orsearching. The user doesn't have to feel with your fingers or remove theeyeglasses to be sure that the auxiliary eyeglass appendages arecarefully aligned over the temple mounting extensions as with thearrangement described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,568,207 referred tohereinabove. You simply place the auxiliary eyeglasses against theconventional eyeglasses with a slight upward motion and they easilyattach when the magnets come into close proximity. This arrangementmakes for a securely attached auxiliary eyeglasses and frame that issimple and easy to use without the difficulties with the other auxiliaryeyeglass designs.

[0023] One can easily see the auxiliary eyeglasses approaching theconventional eyeglasses with the appendages on the auxiliary eyeglassesbelow the temple of the conventional eyeglass frame. Then with a veryslight upward movement the magnets attract and the auxiliary eyeglassframe is firmly attached. This can be done simply and easily with onehand without any feeling or fumbling that previous arrangementsrequired. The orientation is nearly automatic and doesn't require themore careful alignment that is required of other magnetically fastenedauxiliary eyeglasses.

[0024] An optional but preferred embodiment of the invention includesmodification of the sockets for receiving the magnets that are mountedin the appendages in opposite sides of the utility frames and incomplementary sockets on temple extensions on the conventionaleyeglasses. In this embodiment the magnets in the sockets on either theauxiliary frames or the temple extensions on the conventional eyeglassesare recessed while the magnets in the opposite sockets are slightlyextended or raised. This provides a distinct and improved advantage inmating the magnets on the auxiliary frames with the magnets on thetemple extensions of the conventional eyeglasses.

[0025] The unique and distinct advantage of the invention is theavoidance of scratching the lenses with the appendages for holding themagnet sockets. The reason for this is that the auxiliary eyeglasses aremounted from below. With the recessed sockets a more firm attachment isachieved and alignment of the auxiliary eyeglass frames on theconventional eyeglass frames is almost automatic. One need only pressthe auxiliary eyeglass lenses against the conventional eyeglass lensesand with a slight upward movement, the raised magnets on one side almostautomatically slip into and seat in the recess in the complementarysocket. The raised and recessed magnets provide automatic alignment andadditional support against horizontal movement of the auxiliaryeyeglass.

[0026] In an optional but less preferred embodiment, clips can provideadditional support if desired. This, for example, might be used wherevery small magnets are used to attach the eyeglasses to the frames. Inthis embodiment a combination of the clip shown and described inapplicant's prior application Ser. No. 08/510,797 filed Aug. 3, 1995 orsimilar to that shown in the other patents can be attached to theauxiliary eyeglass frame. A clip would be incorporated into the bridgeof the auxiliary eyeglass frame which would fit over and engage theconventional eyeglass bridge. This would lock the auxiliary eyeglassframe on the conventional eyeglass frame with the magnets holding thesides in place.

[0027] In still another optional but less preferred embodiment, a magnetcould be provided beneath the bridge of a conventional eyeglasses tomate with a similar magnet on top of the bridge of the auxiliaryeyeglass frame. In this embodiment clips would be attached on top of orin the temple region of the auxiliary eyeglass frame that would fit overand engage the conventional eyeglass frame. In this embodiment theauxiliary eyeglass would be mounted by sliding the clips over theconventional eyeglass frame then pushing down on the bridge so that themagnet on the bridge slides under the bridge of the conventionaleyeglass frame mating the magnets. The magnets in the bridge hold theauxiliary eyeglasses onto the frame of the conventional eyeglasses withthe clips securely locking it in place.

[0028] The above and other novel features of the invention will be morefully understood from the following detailed description and theaccompanying drawings, in which:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029]FIG. 1 is an isometric view illustrating the method and apparatusfor attaching an auxiliary eyeglass frame to conventional eyeglasseswith magnets alone.

[0030]FIG. 2 is an isometric view illustrating the auxiliary eyeglassframe attached to a conventional eyeglass frame with magnets alone.

[0031]FIG. 3 illustrates the connection of the auxiliary eyeglass frameby magnets embedded in an appendage mating with similar magnets embeddedin the temple extension of a conventional eyeglass frame.

[0032]FIG. 4 illustrates an optional embodiment in which a clip formedon the bridge of the auxiliary eyeglass frame fits over and engages thebridge on the conventional eyeglass frame.

[0033]FIG. 5 shows the embodiment of FIG. 4 mounted on a conventionaleyeglass frame.

[0034]FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken at 6-6 of FIG. 5.

[0035]FIG. 7 is another embodiment in which magnets are embedded in thebridge of the auxiliary eyeglass frame for mating with magnets mountedbeneath the bridge of a conventional eyeglass frame and including clipsfor locking the auxiliary eyeglass frame onto the conventional eyeglassframe.

[0036]FIG. 8 illustrates the method of mounting the auxiliary eyeglassframe of FIG. 7 on a conventional eye glasses.

[0037]FIG. 9 illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 7 with the auxiliaryeyeglass firmly secured on a conventional eyeglass frame.

[0038]FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken at 10-10 of FIG. 9.

[0039]FIG. 11 is an isometric view of another alternate embodiment ofthe invention.

[0040]FIG. 12 is an isometric view of the preferred alternate embodimentillustrating the method of mounting the auxiliary sunglasses on theconventional eyeglass frame.

[0041]FIG. 13 is a sectional view taken at 13-13 of FIG. 11 illustratingthe construction and arrangement in the preferred alternativeembodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0042] A unique method and construction for attaching auxiliaryeyeglasses 10 to conventional eyeglasses 12 is illustrated in FIGS. 1through 3. Auxiliary eyeglasses 10 are most commonly tinted eyeglassesto convert conventional eyeglasses 12 to sunglasses but also can havedifferent prescription lenses. Auxiliary eyeglasses 10 has lenses 14mounted in a frame 16 having appendages 18 extending rearward on eitherside of frame 16. Conventional eyeglasses 12 have a frame 20 with abridge 22 with temple extensions 22 on either side of frame 20 forattaching temples 24 to the frames.

[0043] In the auxiliary eyeglasses of the prior art magnets are eitherembedded in frame 20 or in extension on auxiliary eyeglasses that extendover or above the temple extensions 22 of the eyeglass frame 20. Withthe prior art constructions of magnets embedded in frames 20 the planeof the magnets is vertical or parallel to the lenses facilitatingdetachment of the auxiliary eyeglasses by a downward shearing force. Tosolve this problem the auxiliary eyeglasses of U.S. Pat. No. 5,568,207proposed putting magnets in auxiliary eyeglass extensions that fit overor above the temple mounting extensions on the eyeglass frame. It wasthought that some support in addition to the magnets was needed toprevent the auxiliary eyeglasses from becoming detached. While this is asatisfactory solution it is not the best solution. The auxiliaryeyeglasses must be carefully positioned above the conventional eyeglassframe to be sure the extensions are above the temples.

[0044] The present invention not only provides a solution to thepotential detachment or dislodging of auxiliary eyeglass frames 10 butsimplifies the method of mounting the auxiliary eyeglass with minimumfuss. This is achieved by inserting magnets 26 in sockets 28 inappendages 18 attached to auxiliary eyeglass frame 16. Complementarymagnets 30 are mounted in sockets 32 attached to conventional eyeglassframe 20 temple extensions 22. Preferably magnets 26 and 30 are at leastfour millimeters (4 mm) in diameter.

[0045] An important and critical feature of the invention is theorientation of magnets 26 and 30, which is shown more clearly insectional view of FIG. 3. Generally magnets have plane surfaces andaxis. In this case magnets 26 and 30 are shown as cylindrical having anaxis 34 that is vertically oriented and is approximately parallel toauxiliary frame 16 and conventional eyeglass frame 20. This means themaximum magnetic attractive force is vertically oriented along axis 34.Accordingly the maximum magnet force of magnets 26 and 30 is verticallyoriented to resist dislodging of auxiliary eyeglass frame 10 by adownward movement. It was found that by mounting magnets 26 and 30approximately 4 mm in diameter having a strong magnetic force verticallyoriented is sufficient to hold auxiliary eyeglass frame 10 in place andprevent downward movement. Thus, auxiliary eyeglass frame 10 is securelymounted on conventional eyeglasses 12 and will not easily dislodged bystrenuous activity occurring in sports or exercising.

[0046] Shearing forces along interface 36 are minimal and would morelikely cause conventional eyeglasses 12 to fall off the wearer beforeauxiliary eyeglasses 10 would be dislodged. This construction not onlyimproves the attachment of auxiliary eyeglasses 10 but also makes iteasy for them to be mounted as illustrated in FIG. 2. Auxiliaryeyeglasses 10 can merely be brought up to conventional eyeglasses 12with a slight upward motion until magnet 26 is attracted to magnet 30and locks in place. Thus, they can easily be oriented and mounted onconventional eyeglasses 12 without the need to remove conventionaleyeglasses from the wearer.

[0047] An optional but less preferred embodiment is illustrated in FIGS.4 through 6. In this embodiment auxiliary eyeglasses 10′ have appendages18 with magnets 26 installed in sockets 28 as before. Magnets 26 matewith magnets 30 mounted in sockets 32 on conventional temple extensions22 on conventional eyeglass frame 20 as before. However, to provideadditional security and hold auxiliary frame 10′ on conventionaleyeglass frame 20, bridge 38 of auxiliary eyeglass frame 40 is formedwith a clip 42 constructed to extend over and mount on conventionaleyeglass bridge 44. Clip 42 will provide additional support forauxiliary eyeglasses 10′ for use in extremely strenuous activity, forexample, in cases where sports activities are such that conventionaleyeglasses 12 are secured to the head of the wearer with straps thatwrap around the back of the head. As shown in FIG. 6 clip 42 formed onauxiliary eyeglass bridge 38 fits securely over bridge 44 onconventional eyeglass frame 20.

[0048] To mount the auxiliary eyeglasses 10′ of FIG. 4, they are placedagainst the conventional eyeglasses 12 and slid gently upward untilmagnet 26 mates with magnet 30. Clip 42 formed in bridge 38 of auxiliaryframe 40 is then slipped over a conventional eyeglass bridge 44 securelymounting eyeglasses 10′ on conventional eyeglasses 12.

[0049] Another embodiment utilizing the combination of magnets and clipsto securely mount auxiliary eyeglasses on conventional eyeglasses isillustrated in FIGS. 7 through 10. In this embodiment auxiliaryeyeglasses 50 are formed with clips 52 mounted on the eyeglass frame 54on the upper quadrant of the frame. Magnets 56 are secured in bridge 58joining auxiliary eyeglass lenses 60. Conventional eyeglasses 62 areformed with frame 64 having a bridge 66 having complementary magnets 68mounted in the bridge. In this embodiment auxiliary eyeglasses 50 aremounted on conventional eyeglasses 62 by the combination and opposingforces of clips 52 fitting over frame 70 of conventional eyeglasses 62and bridge 58 fitting beneath bridge 66 so that magnets 56 in bridge 66mate.

[0050] The installation of auxiliary eyeglasses 50 on conventionaleyeglasses 62 is illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9. Clips 52 on the upperquadrant of auxiliary lens frame 54 fit over conventional eyeglass frame70 as shown in FIG. 8. Auxiliary eyeglass bridge 58 is sufficientlyflexible that bridge 58 can be pushed beneath bridge 66 on conventionaleyeglass frame 62 allowing magnets 56 to mate with magnets 68 embeddedin conventional eyeglass bridge 66. Thus, auxiliary eyeglasses 50 aresecurely mounted on conventional eyeglasses 62 as illustrated in FIG. 9and held in place by the opposing forces of clips 52 and magnets 56 and68. Again, this construction would perhaps be best where extremelystrenuous activity is involved that requires conventional eyeglasses 62to be secured on the head of the wearer with a strap.

[0051] Another alternate but preferred embodiment is illustrated inFIGS. 11 through 13. This embodiment improves the mounting of auxiliaryeyeglasses 10′ on conventional eyeglass frames 12′ and also improves theaesthetic appearance. This embodiment improves the appearance of themagnets in the conventional eyeglass frame 12′ by covering the exposedsurface with a protective and decorative coating of material 72configured to match the color and appearance of the conventionaleyeglass frames 12′. Thus when auxiliary eyeglass frames 10′ are removedfrom conventional eyeglass frames 12′, the magnets in the sockets arenot clearly visible. This is not possible with the arrangement in whichthe magnets mate above the conventional eyeglass frame 12′. When theauxiliary eyeglass frames 10′ are removed the magnets would be visible.

[0052] A unique and important improvement is illustrated in FIGS. 12 and13. In this embodiment a significant improvement has been achieved toassure secure attachment and alignment of auxiliary eyeglass frames 10′with conventional eyeglass frames 12′. To assure proper alignment andsecure attachment, magnets 26 in sockets 28 are extended or raised whilemagnets 30 in socket 32 are offset in recess 74. Thus when auxiliaryframes 10′ are pressed against conventional frames 21 with a gentleupward movement, alignment is insured by raised magnets 26 slipping intoand seating in recess 74 in conventional eyeglass sockets 32 as shown inFIG. 13. Magnet 26 in socket 28 are also covered with a protective anddecorative coating material 72 to improve the aesthetic appearance andconceal the magnets.

[0053] Of course, either of sockets 28 or 30 could contain the recessedsockets while the other complementary socket could have the extended orraised magnet. The raised magnets 26 on the auxiliary eyeglass aremerely shown to illustrate the construction and arrangement thatimproves alignment and provides a more secure attachment of auxiliaryeyeglass frames 10′ on primary or conventional eyeglass frames 12′. Thelip or surface of recess 74 in socket 32 provides additional support forthe auxiliary eyeglass frames to prevent the auxiliary eyeglass framesfrom moving in a horizontal direction. The construction and arrangementprovides not only a secure and very efficient method of attachingauxiliary eyeglass frames 10′ to main or conventional eyeglass frames12′ but provides automatic alignment and makes attachment much easier.

[0054] However, for most sports activities and exercising theconstruction disclosed and described with respect to FIGS. 1 through 3is sufficient to mount auxiliary eyeglasses 10 on conventional frames12. The key feature here is the orientation of magnets 26 and 30 so thatthe maximum magnetic attractive force along their axis (i.e. poles) 34is vertically oriented or parallel with conventional eyeglass frame 20.In an optional but preferred embodiment the magnets form a recess in thesockets on either the auxiliary eyeglass frames or the conventionaleyeglass frames while the magnets are slightly raised in thecomplementary sockets. This improves and assists in aligning theauxiliary eyeglass frames on the conventional eyeglass frames and alsoprovides more secure attachment by hindering horizontal movement. Inmost cases only a substantial shearing force parallel to the interface36 between magnets 26 and 30 could dislodge auxiliary eyeglasses 10 butthen that force would probably dislodge conventional eyeglasses 12 fromthe head of the wearer.

[0055] Thus there has been disclosed novel and unique methods forattaching auxiliary eyeglass to conventional eyeglasses. In oneembodiment, magnets having an orientation such that their maximummagnetic force is vertical or parallel with conventional eyeglass frameis sufficient to hold the auxiliary eyeglasses securely on theconventional eyeglasses.

[0056] In another less preferred embodiment a clip is attached to orintegrally formed on the bridge of the auxiliary eyeglass frame forfitting over and securing the auxiliary eyeglasses to the bridge of theconventional eyeglasses.

[0057] In yet a third but less preferred embodiment a combination ofclips and magnets are employed to mount auxiliary eyeglasses onconventional eyeglasses. In this third embodiment clips are formed in anupper quadrant on the frame of the auxiliary eyeglasses that fit overthe frame of the conventional eyeglasses. Magnets embedded in the bridgeof the conventional eyeglasses mate with magnets embedded in the bridgeof the auxiliary eyeglasses such as the auxiliary eyeglass bridge fitsbeneath the conventional eyeglass bridge.

[0058] This invention is not to be limited by the embodiment shown inthe drawings and described in the description which is given by way ofexample and not of limitation, but only in accordance with the scope ofthe appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of attaching auxiliary eyeglasses toconventional eyeglasses comprising; a plurality of magnets mounted onsaid conventional eyeglasses; a plurality of magnets mounted on saidauxiliary eyeglasses adopted to fit beneath and mate with said pluralityof magnets on said conventional eyeglasses; said plurality of magnets onsaid conventional eyeglasses and said plurality of magnets on saidauxiliary eyeglasses being mounted to orient the maximum magnetattractive force vertically approximately parallel to the plane oflenses in said conventional eyeglasses; whereby said auxiliaryeyeglasses are prevented from moving downward and being displaced whenmounted on said conventional eyeglasses by said attractive force betweensaid magnets.
 2. The method according to claim 1 comprising mountingsaid plurality of magnets in said conventional eyeglasses in templeextensions of a frame of said conventional eyeglasses; and mounting saidplurality of magnets on said auxiliary eyeglasses in appendages thatextend from opposite sides of a frame of said auxiliary eyeglasses. 3.The method according to claim 2 comprising mounting a plurality ofcylindrical magnets with their axis vertically oriented parallel to thelenses of said conventional eyeglasses; and mounting a plurality ofmating cylindrical magnets with their axis vertically oriented parallelto the lenses of said auxiliary eyeglasses whereby the maximum magneticattractive force prevents detachment of said auxiliary eyeglasses fromsaid conventional eyeglasses by downward movement.
 4. The methodaccording to claim 2 comprising; providing sockets on said templeextensions and on said auxiliary eyeglass appendages; mounting saidplurality of magnets in said respective sockets.
 5. The method accordingto claim 4 including forming a recess adjacent said plurality of magnetsin one pair of said sockets; and extending said plurality magnets out ofthe other of said sockets whereby said extended magnets fit into saidrecesses to automatically align and secure said auxiliary eyeglasseswhen mounted on said conventional eyeglass frame.
 6. The methodaccording to claim 5 in which said sockets having said plurality ofmagnets on said conventional eyeglass frame extensions are recessed andsaid plurality magnets mounted on said appendages on said auxiliaryeyeglass frame extend out of said sockets.
 7. The method according toclaim 6 including; coating the exposed sides of said magnets with aprotective and decorative material.
 8. The method according to claim 7including coating the exposed sides of said magnets with a protectiveand decorative material that matches the frames of the conventionaleyeglasses and auxiliary eyeglasses.
 9. Apparatus for attachingauxiliary eyeglasses to conventional eyeglasses comprising; a pluralityof magnets mounted on said conventional eyeglasses; a plurality ofmagnets mounted on said auxiliary eyeglasses for mating beneath saidplurality of magnets on said conventional eyeglasses; said plurality ofmagnets on said conventional eyeglasses and said mounting plurality ofmagnets on said auxiliary eyeglasses being oriented such that themaximum magnetic attractive force between said magnets is orientedvertically parallel to lenses in said conventional eyeglasses; wherebysaid plurality of magnets on said auxiliary eyeglasses when matedbeneath said plurality of magnets on said conventional eyeglassesprovides maximum resistance to downward movement of said auxiliaryeyeglasses thereby preventing said auxiliary eyeglasses from detachingfrom said conventional eyeglasses.
 10. The apparatus according to claim9 in which said plurality of magnets mounted on said conventionaleyeglasses are attached to temple mounting extensions on a frame of saidconventional eyeglasses; and said plurality of magnets mounted on saidauxiliary eyeglasses are mounted on appendages on said auxiliaryeyeglasses adapted to fit beneath said temple extension on said frame ofsaid conventional eyeglasses.
 11. The apparatus according to claim 10including sockets formed on said temple extensions and sockets formed onsaid appendages on said auxiliary eyeglasses; said plurality of magnetson said conventional eyeglasses and said auxiliary eyeglasses beingmounted in said sockets.
 12. The apparatus according to claim 11 inwhich a first pair of said sockets having said plurality of magnetsforming a recess; a second pair of sockets having a plurality of magnetsthat extend out of said sockets; said second plurality of magnetsconstructed to fit in said recesses in said first pair of sockets;whereby said second plurality of magnets automatically engage and fitinto said recesses to automatically align and secure said auxiliaryeyeglasses when mounted on said conventional eyeglasses.
 13. Theapparatus according to claim 12 in which said first pair of socketshaving said magnets forming a recess are on said conventional eyeglassextensions; and said second pair of sockets with magnets extended outtherefrom are mounted on said auxiliary eyeglasses.
 14. The apparatusaccording to claim 10 including a protective and decorative coating onan exposed side of said plurality of magnets.
 15. The apparatusaccording to claim 14 in which said protective and decorative coating isconstructed to match the frames on said conventional eyeglasses and saidauxiliary eyeglasses.